The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture advises all Junkanoo groups intending to participate
in the upcoming 2025 National Junkanoo Parades throughout the Commonwealth of The
Bahamas to complete registration with the Ministry no later than Friday, September 12, 2025
At the time of registration, groups must provide the required documentation in order to qualify
for seed funding
Seed funding distribution will take place on the following dates:
- New Providence – Friday, September 19, 2025
- Grand Bahama – Wednesday, September 24, 2025
- Eleuthera – Saturday, September 27, 2025
- Exuma – Monday, September 29, 2025
- Abaco – Friday, October 3, 2025
- All other Family Islands – Week of October 6, 2025
The Ministry thanks all Junkanoo groups for their continued dedication to preserving and
advancing our cultural traditions, and looks forward to another successful parade season.
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